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as in solving
to find an answer for through reasoning
by putting our heads together, we were able to work out the problem
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as in developing
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort
worked out a compromise between the warring factions
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as in succeeding
to turn out as planned or desired
our plans for a ski vacation just didn't work out
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as in calculating
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
after working out the cost of a college education, we've decided that it's never too early to start saving
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Recent Examples of working out
Guerrero also noted that state officials are still working out some details that could affect San Diego.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
The pair are seen working out, eating, laughing, and enjoying time together—moments that underscore a close, natural relationship rarely highlighted in mainstream media.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Leslie’s own wellness routine is consistent—working out regularly, playing tennis for the competitive outlet, prayer.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 Oct. 2025
How working out in the morning or evening affects sleep and energy depends on the type of workout, your typical sleeping and eating patterns, and other individual factors.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
This approach is also described as operating at 70% efficiency, while consuming a relatively small amount of energy (3 kWh per kg of CO2), and working out to an impressive $230 per ton of CO2.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
Over the previous two weeks, Reid had appeared on the social media feeds of University of Minnesota head coach Niko Medved and on the Timberwolves account, while working out in the Twin Cities, a sign of Reid trying to reclaim some sense of normalcy after the heartbreak.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Evidently, the partnership is working out, as the multi-year contract was extended in 2024.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025
Research shows that new experiences—like stepping outside and encountering a new environment while working out—trigger the brain's reward system.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
The pair are seen working out, eating, laughing, and enjoying time together—moments that underscore a close, natural relationship rarely highlighted in mainstream media.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Leslie’s own wellness routine is consistent—working out regularly, playing tennis for the competitive outlet, prayer.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 Oct. 2025
How working out in the morning or evening affects sleep and energy depends on the type of workout, your typical sleeping and eating patterns, and other individual factors.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
This approach is also described as operating at 70% efficiency, while consuming a relatively small amount of energy (3 kWh per kg of CO2), and working out to an impressive $230 per ton of CO2.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
Over the previous two weeks, Reid had appeared on the social media feeds of University of Minnesota head coach Niko Medved and on the Timberwolves account, while working out in the Twin Cities, a sign of Reid trying to reclaim some sense of normalcy after the heartbreak.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Evidently, the partnership is working out, as the multi-year contract was extended in 2024.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025
Research shows that new experiences—like stepping outside and encountering a new environment while working out—trigger the brain's reward system.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for working out
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Neither a film noir femme fatale nor a jealous housewife, Sarah Trafford (Ruth Wilson) has come to Oxford Investigations for help in solving a mystery that has little to do with her own life.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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Instead of getting lost in gigabytes of error data, designers now spend time solving real problems.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Oct. 2025
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Fullkrug, 32, is injury-prone, Callum Wilson, 33, is best suited to cameo appearances off the bench, and Callum Marshall, 20, is still developing as a young forward.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Previous gallery@ projects have included developing a custom Circulose denim canvas for Kiril Jeliazkov’s Lamborghini 60th Anniversary painting in partnership with Treun House Atelier and Automobili Lamborghini.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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Before Lauder announced her departure from the family business in October 2024, she was seen as a top candidate to become president and chief executive officer of Estée Lauder, succeeding Fabrizio Freda, who had revealed plans to retire before 2026.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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Comcast its elevating Steve Croney to CEO of its core Connectivity & Platforms division, succeeding Dave Watson, effective January 1.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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But calculating how organisms scale has practical value as well.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Oct. 2025
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Rebecca De Mornay played Peyton Flanders, the Bartel family’s calculating nanny.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Yet the current wave of raids and militarized enforcement is unraveling our vibrant community fabric.—
Jody Agius Vallejo,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
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By the time Redford, Keaton, Beatty and the others were coming of age as actors, the old studio scaffolding was already coming apart, with the contract system unraveling and the great moguls who once ruled the town with an iron fist fading from the scene.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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Twenty years ago, Champ Kelly was working as a software/quality engineer at IBM, forging the next chapter of his life after four seasons playing indoor professional football.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Still, the company is keeping its pipeline of new products intact, forging ahead with a focus on clog innovation and diversifying into new silhouettes and categories.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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No more going over your lashes repeatedly and risking damage.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
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Moist air from the Pacific Ocean rises over the mountains and loses much of its precipitation as the air heats up after going over them, often leaving San Jose dry.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Hopefully, the Browns can begin figuring things out throughout the remainder of the season.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Streaking teams Don’t look now, but some teams that are still in the building stage seem to be figuring things out and have started stringing together wins.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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